A plumbing emergency is unfortunately inevitable for most people at some point. While you may feel you can deal with a minor incident yourself, especially if you are handy with a set of tools, for some emergencies it’s best to call in a professional.

Asbestos was extensively used in houses and other buildings during most of the 20th century. It has the potential to pose significant health risks to anyone exposed to it. If you are a landlord or ‘duty holder’, you have a legal responsibility to identify and manage asbestos within your properties. In this guide, we explain how best to deal with asbestos.

Damp is responsible for all sorts of damage and is particularly prevalent in the cold winter months. It can affect your health as well as your property, but it is largely preventable. Here are our top tips to take care of your property and avoid or minimise the risk from damp.

Property insurance can be a minefield and if you don’t have adequate cover or ensure specific items are contained in your policy, you may have difficulty in the event of a claim. Here are the top things to look out for when buying property insurance.

With the cold winter weather comes a greater likelihood of a burst pipe. This can cause a great deal of inconvenience, considerable damage and unwanted repair costs, especially if it happens over the Christmas period. But the problem is largely preventable. Here are our top tips on how to take care of your pipes.

Autumn and winter weather often means storms, which can cause havoc to your property. Already this autumn we’ve seen Storms Aileen and Brian affect large parts of the UK. In this blog, we explore the impact of storm damage on your property and how you can best protect yourself.

Fire damage is devastating and perhaps the worst kind of damage you can suffer to your residential or commercial property. Repairs can be complicated, time-consuming and costly. Yet fire damage is quite common – it’s the fifth most common type of insurance claim, according to Aviva. If you’ve suffered fire damage, help and recovery are just a phone call away.

Did you know that you can appoint a loss assessor when you need to make an insurance claim, to help you get everything you’re entitled to? At Sarrani, we regularly work alongside a loss assessor, Steve Lazarus of The Claims Desk, who works on behalf of our clients to ensure a fair settlement in the event of an insurance claim. We spoke to Steve, who explained the difference between loss assessors and loss adjusters.